Pub of the Week: The Savoy Tap, London

Located just off the Strand, the Savoy Tap offers an oasis of calm in the very heart of the busy city, and is ideal for a pre or post theatre visit.

There has been a pub here for more than 150 years with a variety of different names. It was originally the Savoy Barracks, later the Suttling Horse and later still the Savoy Palace.

It was rebuilt in 1926 as the New Savoy Tavern, became the Savoy Tup in 1998 and following a major renovation by Shepherd Neame is now the Savoy Tap.

In this area until its destruction in the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 stood the Savoy Palace, reckoned to be the grandest townhouse in London and the residence of John of Gaunt. It gave its name to several buildings in the area, including the famous Savoy Hotel.

The Savoy Tap is spread over two floors and bar snacks served throughout the day include home-cooked sausage rolls and pork pies. A popular venue for private functions, a number of specially tailored buffet options are available. 

The pub offers an extensive range of ales and lagers on draught. These include Spitfire Lager, Five Grain Lager, Bear Island East Coast Pale Ale, Amstel and San Miguel. Ales include Spitfire Amber, Masterbrew, Whitstable Bay Pale Ale plus a changing guest beer. Also available are Guinness Extra Cold and Orchard View Cider.

The pub is open Monday to Saturday, but is available for private hire on Sunday.

For further details contact the Savoy Tap on 0207 8369738 or visit the pub's website.